Help me please, resizing photo, looks bad.

08/23/2005 06:54:37 PM · #1

Attempting to enter my first challenge. First I cropped it some. Now I am trying to resize my photo. I have resized it from 2832 pixel width x 2138 pixel height, 72 dpi, at 17.3M down to 225 pixel width X 219 pixel height, 72 dpi, 145K and now when I zoom in it just looks all pixelly. Is this normal? Should I have not cropped it first? Am I doing this all wrong? Please help, I would be so embarassed if this first attempt looks that bad.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/23/2005 06:55:41 PM · #2

why are you downsizing so small? You can go 640 pixels

Are you using Photoshop?

Message edited by author 2005-08-23 18:56:17.

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/23/2005 06:57:38 PM · #3

try this tutorial to prepare photos for challenges:
//www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=26

08/23/2005 06:58:15 PM · #4

Yes, using Photoshop 6. So small because anything higher makes file over 150K and the rules say not over 150K. Obviously I still don't know what I am doing.
Guess I better check out this tutorial and see what happens, I will get back to you. Thanks.

Message edited by author 2005-08-23 19:00:37.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/23/2005 07:01:56 PM · #5

Do what Cher has told you. Go back to your original.........edit within the rules.............resize to longest being 640................file.....save for web....

Read the tutorial it will only take about 5 minutes to read then you will see just how easy it is....then print it for your records.

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/23/2005 07:02:17 PM · #6

Originally posted by pixieland:

Yes, using Photoshop 6. So small because anything higher makes file over 150K and the rules say not over 150K. Obviously I still don't know what I am doing.

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try this tutorial to prepare photos for challenges:
//www.dpchallenge.com/tutorial.php?TUTORIAL_ID=26
it tells u how to resize to 150 and keep it 640...read it and do it step by step after your did all your processing to the photo. i have to refer to the tutorial several times before i remembered how to do it. not it is second nature :o)

08/23/2005 08:09:32 PM · #7

Ok I have gone thru the tutorial, now do I upload my image to my portfolio or straight into the challenge submit page? If I put it in my portfolio shouldn't I hide it until voting is over?

08/23/2005 08:14:54 PM · #8

Originally posted by pixieland:

Ok I have gone thru the tutorial, now do I upload my image to my portfolio or straight into the challenge submit page? If I put it in my portfolio shouldn't I hide it until voting is over?

Click below the challenge where it says view details and submit. Upload from there.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/23/2005 08:40:05 PM · #9

I held my breath and hit submit, prayed I didn't have the wrong image uploaded (didn't know if there was a way to turn back if I had accidentally uploaded an unmemtionable image)

Thanks alot everyone. You guys are great and so quick to help out. I knew I could count on you all. I don't think it's a winner, but I had to give it a try. It's probably terrible editing, but oh well, live and learn. It was fun and that's what counts for me.

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/23/2005 08:41:24 PM · #10

you are quite welcome. good luck in the challenge! :o)

08/23/2005 08:42:13 PM · #11

Originally posted by pixieland:

It was fun and that's what counts for me.

Remeber that when the update addiction hits tomorrow morning.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

08/24/2005 01:09:05 AM · #12

Update addiction? Am I going to ned therapy or counseling from here on out? LOL?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/24/2005 01:15:10 AM · #13

Originally posted by pixieland:

Update addiction? Am I going to ned therapy or counseling from here on out? LOL?

Remember you can hide the update button (go to preferences) so you don't totally go mad :P